News and publications for 2026 - Page 2

Turkey to restore railway to Gyumri: Armenia could get a new route to European ports

This refers to the Akyaka - Gyumri railway line

28 Jul 14:530

The First Hyatt Regency in Armenia to Open in Dilijan

New hotel to create hundreds of jobs

28 Jul 14:470

Armenia's Economy Continues to Grow

Despite Falling Exports and Trade Issues

28 Jul 14:460

Firebird AI Breaks into Armenia's Top Taxpayers

Thanks to a Large-Scale AI Project

28 Jul 14:440

Evocabank is building a futuristic headquarters with a helipad in Yerevan for $40 million

Evocabank has started implementing the project

28 Jul 14:420

Capital of Armenian Banks Reached 2.23 Trillion Drams

Ardshinbank, Ameriabank, and Amio Bank Maintained Positions as the Country's Largest Banks by Capital Volume

27 Jul 11:250

Armenian Telecom Operators Report for the First Half of 2026

Viva Armenia became the largest payer among communication companies, transferring over 10 billion drams in taxes and fees

27 Jul 11:220

Armenia's Largest Companies Paid Over 1.1 Trillion Drams to the Budget in Six Months

Tax and customs revenues from the 1,000 largest taxpayers increased by 12.6%, with Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine leading the list

27 Jul 11:210

Mastercard and Yandex Go Launch New Ride Discounts in Armenia: Up to 50% for Cardholders

The partnership between the companies will allow users to receive additional bonuses when paying for rides with Mastercard cards

26 Jul 10:050

Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine became Armenia's largest taxpayer in 2026

The mining company topped the ranking of the largest taxpayers based on the results of the first six months of the year

26 Jul 10:040

Armenia and Iran to Accelerate Joint Projects: New Bridge, Power Line, and Border Expansion

Yerevan and Tehran agreed to integrate key infrastructure initiatives into a single cooperation development plan

26 Jul 10:010

Iran Proposed a New Project to Armenia to Expand Natural Gas Exports

Tehran proposes to increase gas exports and use Armenia as a transit corridor for supplies to other countries

26 Jul 10:000

Armenia's Exports to China, India, and the EU Soar: Deliveries Up by Over 80%

The Minister of Economy reported a rapid increase in exports to three key destinations, despite an overall decline in the indicator

26 Jul 09:590

Armenian Wildberries sellers lose millions

Thousands of entrepreneurs stated they don't understand how the marketplace calculates compensation

25 Jul 11:030

Dollar in Armenia Collapses to Five-Year Low: Dram Strengthens to Unexpected Levels

The exchange rate of the American currency in the country dropped to around 366 drams per dollar, showing one of the strongest appreciations of the Armenian currency in recent years

25 Jul 11:000

Scammers attack iPhone users in Armenia: Cyber Police warned about fake messages

Attackers send messages via iMessage on behalf of the Traffic Police, trying to gain access to citizens' money

25 Jul 10:590

Armenia Cancels "Golden" License Plate Auctions - Now Available at Fixed Prices

The cost of the most prestigious combinations will reach 8 million drams, and the list of VIP license plates has been expanded

24 Jul 14:000

Evocabank Creates AI Hub and Separate IT Company - Bank Prepares AI-Powered Financial Assistant

Armenian Bank Changes Mobile First Strategy to Intelligence First and Aims to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into All Processes

24 Jul 13:590

Armenia Changes Rules for Taxation of Bank Dividends - Government Approves List of Exchanges

New norms will introduce different tax rates depending on whether bank shares are traded on recognized platforms

24 Jul 13:580

Armenia and Greece Join Forces in Energy - Countries to Develop "Green" Projects and Water Management

New Memorandum Will Allow Regulators to Exchange Experience and Improve Energy Market Operating Rules

24 Jul 13:560

Armenia Seeks Market Economy Status - Yerevan Discusses Issue with US

The country's authorities expect the new status to strengthen economic cooperation and open up new opportunities for business

24 Jul 13:550

Armenia to Allow Online Apartment Purchases - Without Notary Visit

New system will enable fully digital mortgage transactions

24 Jul 13:530

T-Bank Launches QR Code Payment in Armenia

The new service allows customers to pay for purchases through the bank's app in Armenian stores with automatic conversion of rubles to drams

23 Jul 14:110

Armenia Surpasses Georgia and Azerbaijan in World Bank Human Capital Index

The country improved its position due to indicators in education, healthcare, and public participation in the economy

23 Jul 14:100

Armenia Prepares New Rules for Energy Market - EU to Help Implement Electricity Storage Technologies

Yerevan Studies European Experience in Energy Regulation and Plans to Create a Legal Framework for Energy Storage Systems

23 Jul 14:090

Armenia to Eliminate Border Queues - Electronic System and Paid Parking for Trucks Introduced

The new system will allow carriers to book a spot in advance, monitor border crossing point congestion, and clear customs faster.

23 Jul 14:050

Armenia to Create Green Tech Hub for 100 Million Drams - Project to Launch New Startups

Shirak Province to get an educational center with IT programs, modern equipment, and training for young specialists

23 Jul 14:040

Armenia to extend NPP operation until 2036 - $160 million to be allocated for modernization of the second unit

The country's government approved a report on a large-scale program to improve safety and update equipment at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant

23 Jul 14:030

Old Zvartnots Airport Terminal Again Under Threat of Demolition

Authorities want to strip it of its monument status

22 Jul 17:230

Yerevan Launches Apple Pay and Google Pay for Public Transport

The new payment option is available on buses, trolleybuses, and the metro in the Armenian capital.

21 Jul 13:170